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FeaturesRolling out the green carpet for the stars of Emerald City
GLT went along to the press night of Wicked to welcome in the all-new cast, including Gary Wilmot as The Wizard and Lucie Jones as Elphaba.
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FeaturesElevating the joy of modern, eco-friendly coach travel
Sean Taggart, founder of Toureasy, explains how the pandemic created a shift to online bookings and his ambition to bring sustainable coach holidays to a wider audience.
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FeaturesRoyal photography exhibition shows the ‘magic ingredient of a successful monarchy’
We spoke to Claudia Acott Williams, curator at Historic Royal Palaces who put together Life Through a Royal Lens at Kensington Palace, to find out the inspiration behind the exhibition and the highlights for groups to look out for.
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Features6 quirky museums that may surprise you
We’ve picked out six, one-of-a-kind museums across the UK to inspire your next cultural trip, from nostalgic visits to engineering and humorous spots.
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FeaturesMaking a splash: cruise operators reveal hotspots for 2023 and beyond
As the cruise industry continues to open up across the world, we asked a handful of cruise operators to reveal which destinations are proving popular for groups and why cruises are more popular than ever.
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FeaturesGroup travel organisers offer their shopping trip recommendations
It can be tough to know where to start when it comes to organising a shopping trip. Many groups, including the readers we spoke to, enjoy combining their shopping visits with another activity to make a real day of it.
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FeaturesGLT among first to see royal photography exhibition at Kensington Palace
I went along to the official press launch of Kensington Palace’s Life Through a Royal Lens exhibition to uncover some of the most fascinating, personal and never-before-seen photographs ever taken of the Royal Family.
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FeaturesEsther Dugdale reveals highlights for groups visiting The Burrell Collection
We hear from Esther Dugdale of design agency Event, which oversaw the redesign of The Burrell Collection in Glasgow, about the museum’s long-awaited reopening and what groups can expect on a visit.
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FeaturesGroup travel organisers share their top tips for booking a coach operator
Travelling by coach is an essential component for groups, keeping all members together while enjoying a day trip or holiday. We spoke to some of our readers to find out what they look out for when booking a coach operator and what the future holds for the industry.
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FeaturesIn pictures: expect guitar solos, knee slides and plenty of attitude in School of Rock the Musical
We went along to Milton Keynes Theatre to see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning hit School of Rock the Musical and thought we’d share some of the incredible snaps taken from the production. You can use the arrows to the right and left of the image gallery above to ...
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FeaturesDavid Christie of RHS Garden Wisley shares his highlights for groups
We caught up with David Christie, head of site at RHS Garden Wisley, to hear about his love of gardening and some of the best things for groups to look out for at Wisley.
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FeaturesWales Coast Path prepares to celebrate anniversary
With more Blue Flag beaches than anywhere else in the UK, the Wales Coast Path is gearing up to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a raft of new initiatives designed to support group organisers, says Sioned Humphreys of the Wales Coast Path and Wales National Trails.
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FeaturesHow do you create the perfect pork pie? Dickinson & Morris’ Stephen Hallam reveals all
We caught up with Stephen Hallam of Dickinson & Morris’ Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe in Melton Mowbray to find out what groups can expect on a visit, the perfect pork pie recipe and the best time to visit the region.
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FeaturesYour 12 most read stories of 2021 were…
It has been a year of ups and downs and this list of our most read stories reflects how we kept you informed and updated but also proves you were in search of ideas and inspiration. So, the most popular stories and features from 2021 were…
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FeaturesIn pictures: the spectacular Jack and the Beanstalk panto at Milton Keynes Theatre
We went along to the official press night of Jack and the Beanstalk at Milton Keynes’ Theatre, starring the likes of Diversity dancer Ashley Banjo, West End regular Gina Murray and TV magician Pete Firman. Check out these amazing snaps above from the show. You can use the ...
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FeaturesIn pictures: stunning Christmas trees arrive at top English castles
We’ve seen some lovely photos of Christmas trees popping up in and around some of England’s top castles to celebrate the season, so we thought we’d share some of our favourites. Let the countdown begin! You can use the arrows to the right and left of the image ...
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Features5 group-friendly ideas to make up an itinerary in Herefordshire
From spectacular countryside, fragrant orchards and glorious gardens to bustling market towns, historic castles and an enviable food and drink scene, it’s no wonder Herefordshire is a popular choice for groups to visit. Here are some top ideas for your next itinerary.
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FeaturesBlue Badge Guide shares his Scottish highlights and why groups are important
We caught up with Blue Badge qualified Scotland tourist guide, Paul Gladwell, about his love of taking groups to new places, why they’re important and his must-visit spots when travelling north of the English border.
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FeaturesA Croatian island cruise for the Exmoor Extroverts – at last
GTO of the Year® 2019 and organiser of the Exmoor Extroverts, Sue Shapland navigated the legal red tape to take her group on a Croatian Island cruise in September. She reports back.
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FeaturesIn pictures: new production imagery released for London’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Producers of the West End’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child have shared some new snaps showing the 2021 cast in action.